With 23 locations throughout the United States, ATP Flight School is one of the largest private aviation schools in the U.S. Students in ATP's jet pilot program receive instruction for 83 multi-engine aircraft and accumulate more than 270 hours of logged training time. In addition to its traditional program, the school provides an accelerated training program that can be completed in as little as 150 days. ATP Flight School guarantees employment as a certified flight instructor to all graduates upon successful completion of the program. Financial assistance is available to students who qualify.
Based out of Vero Beach, Florida, Flight Safety Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as an approved pilot training school. Students receive instruction with FAA-approved flight simulators, 26 multi-engine, 62 single-engine aircraft and three aerobatic aircraft that are used to conduct recovery training. Training typically consists of 400 credit hours and Flight Safety Academy offers job placement assistance for students who successfully complete the program. On-site student housing is also available and scholarship programs are available for students who qualify.
Operating out of Sanford, Florida, Jet Flight Training school offers a fast-paced approach to jet pilot training. In addition to flight simulation training, students receive hands-on instruction from professional pilots on departures and landings, how to maneuver steep turns, emergency procedures and high altitude training. Flight time includes operation of an assortment of Lear and Citation jets, and additional models are available for flight upon request. Full and part-time instruction is available, and courses can be customized to fit the schedule of individual students.
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jet Warbird Training Center offers training to civilians interested in learning to fly a variety of military-style jets. Unlike conventional jet pilot training programs, Jet Warbird Training Center is geared toward civilians with personal interest in flying as opposed to those wishing to obtain a career. All flight training is conducted by professional pilots, and participants receive instruction in L-39 acrobatic maneuvers and upset recovery training. Jet Warbird Training Center also offers instruction based on each student's previous flight experience and gift certificates are available.